Crest Elementary

Crest Elementary, located in the rural community of Colony, Kansas, serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With an enrollment of 184 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1, Crest Elementary offers a supportive learning environment with small class sizes. The school has 12 full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to the academic and personal development of each child.

Crest Elementary's MySchoolScout rating is 3.7 out of 10, placing it in the 13th percentile among Kansas schools according to state rankings. While current test scores show that only 27% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 22% are proficient or above in Math, Crest Elementary remains committed to fostering a nurturing educational environment focused on student development. Crest Elementary is nestled in a rural setting where the community values close-knit relationships and supportive learning experiences.

With an enrollment of 184 students, Crest Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Crest Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.